Roosters cement top of the table

The Sydney Roosters have cemented their spot on top of the NRL ladder after a 28-22 victory at Allianz Stadium. It was not the most convincing win, but they did enough to entertain the crowd of 13,223.

The Roosters struck first points as James Maloney took a simple intercept off a pass from Josh McCrone to bolt 60 metres down field. The Roosters on the board, 6-0 after 13 minutes.

After a review from the man up stairs in the video referee's box, Joel Edwards was awarded his try has he hit and spin through defensive line. The Raiders back in the contest as Jarrod Croker locked the game up at 6-all after 20 minutes.

Michael Jennings replied just minutes later as he was gifted a try by Daniel Tupou who knocked the ball back in the high ball contest. James Maloney from the sideline struck the ball beautifully to convert. Roosters back in the lead 12-6.

Former Panther, Jennings posted his second try just before the break thanks to a pin-point pass from Mitchell Pearce. The Roosters extending their lead to 16-6.

In his first game back in the NRL after being suspended, Blake Ferguson made his mark with two tries. He posted his first a minute before half time. Ferguson dived over in the corner and planted the Steeden inside the corner post. The Raiders closed the gap to 16-10 heading into the break after 40 minutes.

Following a mistake from the kick off, Shaun Kenny-Dowall put the Roosters on the front foot as he has slid over the goal line off a long pass from Mitchell Aubusson. Maloney no mistake with the conversion extended the Roosters lead to 22-10.

Powerful winger, Daniel Tupou was rewarded for his efforts as he crossed in the 49th minute off a bullet cut out pass from James Maloney. The Roosters in control leading 28-10.

Earlier tonight in Holden Cup, the Raiders held on to defeat the Roosters 38-32

1 min: We are UNDERWAY at Allianz Stadium as Raiders kicks off to give the Roosters first use.

1 min: Penalty to the Raiders against Mitchell Pearce for being inside the 10 metres. Raiders on halfway

2 min: McCrone putting in a short kick but Sandor Earl not ready for the kick and it bounces dead. 20 metre tap for the Roosters

3 min:UNFORCED ERROR CANBERRA RAIDERSJack Wighton makes an unforced error.Jack Wighton ruled to have knocked on the kick from the Roosters. Scrum packs 15 metres from the Raiders goal line

4 min:UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERSBoyd Cordner makes an unforced error.Boyd Cordner coughs up possession as he is belted in a tackle on the goal line. Zero tackle for the Raiders inside their 10 metre zone.

5 min: Penalty awarded to the Raiders for a strip in the tackle on David Shillington. Raiders find the line and attack on halfway

6 min: Penalty to the Roosters on the back of the mistake from the Raiders as they attacked the line. Dane Tilse ruled inside the 10 metres. Roosters find the sideline and attack on halfway

7 min: Frank-Paul Nuuausala's pass to Aidan Guerra ruled forward as he offloaded short. Raiders will pack a scrum feed 20 metres off their own line

13 min:TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS Scored by James Maloney. Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.James Maloney took a simple intercept as Josh McCrone threw a short pass looking for a runner. Maloney stole the ball and bolted 60 metres untouched to score under the posts. He converted his own try without issue from in frontSydney Roosters 6-0

16 min:James Maloney aims his kick to the sideline to complete the set, the ball bounces over the touchline and a scrum will pack for the Raiders 20 metres off their own goal line

18 min:Shaun Fensom earns a penalty as the referee rules a hand in the ruck as he attempted to play the ball. Raiders attacking 10 metres from the Roosters line.

20 min:TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS Scored by Joel Edwards. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.Joel Edwards has scored for the Raiders as the Green Machine kept the ball alive through Anthony Milford. Edwards charged forward, hit and spin over the white wash to post the Raiders first try. Jarrod Croker with the conversion locked the game up6 all

44 min: Penalty to the Raiders as Michael Jennings is caught for an obstruction. Raiders 10m out

45 min:Shaun Berrigan is penalised once again for hand in the ruck on the ball. Roosters first the line and attack 40 metres out

49 min:TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS Scored by Daniel Tupou. Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.Daniel Tupou has dived over in the corner thanks to a bullet cut out pass from James Maloney. Beautiful play from the 5/8th to give the Roosters their 5th try of the night. Maloney from the sideline nails the conversionSydney Roosters 28-10

53 min: Penalty to the Raiders against Tinirau Arona who is penalised for hand in the ruck

62 min:UNFORCED ERROR CANBERRA RAIDERSBlake Ferguson makes an unforced error.Blake Ferguson unable to crack the line, the catch and passes missed as the Raiders spread on the last tackle. Roosters come up with on their 10 metre line

63 min: Penalty to the Roosters off the mistake as the Raiders failed to clear the ruck. Roosters attack 30 metres out from the Raiders goal line

63 min:Terry Campese with some friendly fire. Shillington comes over the top with a finger in the eye. Raiders could be without their play maker

64 min: Campese goes back to the in goal behind the play. Roosters attack from a scrum 10m out

65 min:Boyd Cordner has left the field for the Roosters with a possible leg injury as the Roosters concede a penalty to the Raiders. Canberra with possession on halfway

69 min:Blake Ferguson bolted down the sideline but threw the pass back infield before going over the sideline. Roosters dive on the ball and attack on halfway

72 min: Raiders hanging in here, Line drop out coming up as the Roosters are trapped in goal

72 min:UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERSMichael Jennings makes an unforced error.Michael Jennings jumped off the line to knock the pass down from the Raiders. Scrum packs for Canberra, 10 metres out

76 min: Penalty to the Raiders for a dangerous tackle. They attack on halfway

77 min:UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERSJames Maloney makes an unforced error.James Maloney has ruled to have played at the ball as the Raiders spread the ball. Raiders will get the scrum feed 10 metres from the Roosters goal line

78 min: The Raiders have knocked on from the line drop out, Joel Thompson gave himself up and it wasn't a knock on on replay. However, it's a scrum for the Roosters 40 metres off their line

79 min:UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERSField goal attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.James Maloney takes a snap at field goal to put the game out to a 7 point lead, but it's missedSydney Roosters 28-22